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Author: Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors Beware: These 3 Great Dividends Might Be in Danger

| Nelson Smith

The great yields from Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), and Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) might not…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Can This Stock Double … Again?

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares have doubled over the last two months. Why this might just be the beginning of a…

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Energy Stocks

Sorry Folks: Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Is Not Getting Acquired

| Nelson Smith

Many investors take a look at Penn West Petroleum Ltd.'s (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) book value and assume a takeover offer is inevitable.…

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Dividend Stocks

Steal These 3 Investing Tips From Canada’s Richest Billionaires

| Nelson Smith

It's easy to invest like a billionaire. Load up on stocks such as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and you're already…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: It’s Time to Get Out of the Phone Business

| Nelson Smith

CEO John Chen has hinted that BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) might get out of the phone business altogether. Why this is…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: How to Get Huge Yields From Bombardier, Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be a nice winner if everything goes right. Here's how any investor can get paid to…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month by Investing Like Kevin O’Leary

| Nelson Smith

Channel your inner Mr. Wonderful by collecting passive royalty income from companies such as Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) and Diversified…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Passive-Income Machines Are Poised to Hike Their Payouts

| Nelson Smith

Like dividend growth? Then check out Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Asset Management Inc. the Perfect Forever Stock?

| Nelson Smith

Over the last 15 years, shares of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) are up more than 400%. Why this forever…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: This Company Still Has Plenty of Upside Potential

| Nelson Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) shares are up more than 11%. There could be much more upside if crude cooperates.

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Dividend Stocks

Like Huge Income? These 4 Stocks Yield at Least 5%

| Nelson Smith

Investors looking for nice yields should check out Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN), National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Forget Physical Real Estate and Buy These 2 REITs Instead

| Nelson Smith

Forget buying physical real estate. Why REITs such as Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are…

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Bank Stocks

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce About to Make a Huge Acquisition?

| Nelson Smith

Rumours are flying that Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is on the verge of acquiring a bank in the…

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Investing

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.: Is This Great Stock Worth the Inflated Price?

| Nelson Smith

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) really worth 27.2 times forward earnings, even with its stellar growth profile? Perhaps not.

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Dividend Stocks

Back Up the Truck: Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy Boardwalk REIT

| Nelson Smith

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) has a good dividend, a great balance sheet, and excellent long-term growth prospects. Foolish investors, take notice.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These +6% Yielders

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) can really…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Simple Reasons Investors Should Buy Shaw Communications Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) shares are compelling today for a number of different reasons.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Income Investors: This Stock Has Paid 231 Consecutive Dividends

| Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) hasn't missed a dividend in its history as a publicly traded company.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: This Boring Stock Could Make You a Millionaire

| Nelson Smith

Becoming a millionaire isn't that hard. Investors just have to make consistent investments in great companies such as Telus Corporation…

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Energy Stocks

Will Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Survive This Oil Rout?

| Nelson Smith

If the price of crude doesn't recover in a hurry, shares of Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not be…

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Dividend Stocks

This Passive-Income Champion Hasn’t Missed a Dividend in 187 Years

| Nelson Smith

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) has the longest consecutive dividend streak of any Canadian company. But that's not the only reason…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: This Boring Stock Could Make You Rich

| Nelson Smith

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has been one of the best-performing stocks over the last 20 years. Here's why the next 20…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This $100 Trillion Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) will benefit from this…

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Dividend Stocks

Survive the Next Bear Market by Making These 3 Easy Moves Today

| Nelson Smith

Worried about the next bear market? Then buy iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB) and Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L)…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smart Money Is Buying Just Energy Group Inc.: Should You Buy, Too?

| Nelson Smith

Billionaires Jim Pattison and Ron Joyce own 29% of Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE). What exactly do these two super…

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Dividend Stocks

This Passive-Income Machine Hasn’t Missed a Dividend in 148 Years

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has been a passive-income superstar for generations. Will the next 148 years be as…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,100 in Monthly Rent From RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

| Nelson Smith

Any investor serious about generating the kind of passive income stream that can really make a difference should look at…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get an 8.8% Yield From TransCanada Corporation

| Nelson Smith

One simple strategy can nearly double an investor's income from TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP). Can you afford to miss out?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Value Investors: These 3 Stocks Are too Cheap to Ignore

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN), and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are severely undervalued. Value…

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Dividend Stocks

Become a TFSA Millionaire With BCE Inc. and Canadian Utilities Limited

| Nelson Smith

It's surprisingly easy to become a TFSA millionaire if you choose proven wealth builders such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: These 3 Rock-Solid Dividend Payers Are as Good as Any Pension

| Nelson Smith

Retirees looking for consistent dividend payers don't need to look any further than RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Inter…

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Dividend Stocks

Saputo Inc.: This Future Dividend-Growth Machine Is Just Getting Started

| Nelson Smith

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) has a solid growth plan, a tiny payout ratio, and worldwide potential. Dividend-growth investors aren't going to…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 in Monthly Rent From Smart REIT

| Nelson Smith

Forget owning rental property. The right investment in Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) will spin off enough cash to make a real…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Amaya Inc. Shares Plunge 21%?

| Nelson Smith

Wednesday was not a good day for Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) after the CEO got officially charged with insider trading.

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Investing

Why No Bailout From Ottawa Might Be Good News for Bombardier, Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Ottawa was expected to announce a bailout for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) in this year's budget. The feds didn't deliver--news that…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Can You Count On These 8% Dividends?

| Nelson Smith

Will Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Metaux Russel Inc. (TSX:RUS), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) maintain their generous dividends?

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Investing

If You Don’t Buy Dollarama Inc., You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Nelson Smith

There's still plenty of growth potential left for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL). Will you be waiting on the sidelines when it…

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Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Troubled Stock Has Huge Upside Potential

| Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) has issues. But if management can pull off the turnaround, investors will be kicking themselves for not…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.: This Boring Stock Could Make You Rich

| Nelson Smith

$10,000 invested in BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) 20 years ago is worth $186,159 today. Can you really afford to miss out…

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada: Don’t Miss the Next 20% Move Higher

| Nelson Smith

Investors might have missed the buying opportunity of the decade for National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA). They shouldn't worry; there's…

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